Classes at HEROES Academy

HEROES Academy for the Gifted offers classes in accelerated math and language arts for gifted and talented students ages 6 - 17. To view the course schedule and school calendar, please click here. All students must complete the HEROES Placement Test prior to registering for classes.

If you have questions regarding class meeting dates and times, you may also e-mail us at info@njgifted.org or call us at (732) 690-7991.

All classes at HEROES place an emphasis on developing creativity and skills in problem solving, critical thinking and logic. All classes work on building math facts fluency and vocabulary. Students enrolled in classes at HEROES also participate in the HEROES Reading Challenge. Students are highly encouraged to check out books from the HEROES Lending Library. Miss. Danielle will assist students with their book selection to ensure that the books are appropriate in terms of reading difficulty and content.

​ Student progress is evaluated at the close of each academic year. Instructors will provide students with a written evaluation. HEROES will administer the NWEA MAP test to students during the Spring term of each year. Score reports, with growth metrics, will be provided to students at the end of the Spring Term.

Accelerated Math

​Elementary School level math classes are paced to prepare students for double-accelerated math (forstudents to take Algebra I in 7th grade). These classes balance mastering arithmetic skills and developinglogic. Classes are active with use of manipulatives, games, puzzles and challenges. Prealgebra and Algebraclasses focus on applying logic to understand the problem solving process. Students are taught math study skills and trained to use logic and basic math concepts to solve problems rather than relying on memorizedprocedures.​

Accelerated Language Arts

Our accelerated language arts classes for grades 2 and up focus on immersing children in grammar and literature to develop a high level understanding of the English language. By eliminating mundane worksheets, students will learn to love reading and writing. All language arts classes are based on Michael Clay Thompson’s curriculum units designed specifically for high ability learners. Throughout these units, students develop an understanding of how every aspect of the English language is connected – grammar, vocabulary, etymology, writing structure and literature.